WAEC English Language 2020 Objective — Question 24

Question 24 of 80 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The game was tough but our team lost by a whisker. This means that our team lost by

A. a default
B. a wide margin
C. not preparing well
D. a narrow marginCorrect

Explanation

If something happens by a whisker, it happens by a very small amount, by a very slight opportunity. Example: 'Last time she raced against the Brazilian, she won by a whisker'.

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